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“Not this mine. Not this location.” – Star Tribune editorial calls for halt to Twin Metals

December 5, 2019November 26, 2019 by Greg Seitz

Biggest newspaper in the state says the risks are too great for copper-nickel mining near waters that flow into the wilderness area.

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Supporting the Protection of the Minnesota-Ontario border region and Superior National Forest including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Quetico Provincial Park, Voyageurs National Park, La Verendrye Provincial Park, Isle Royale National Park, and Lake Superior. More About Us >